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‘Walking With Giants’ exhibition to bring larger-than-life art to COD campusMay 21, 2026 6:20 pm - Artists are working to paint silhouette sculptures that will be part of the upcoming “Walking With Giants” exhibition at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
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LCRTA to meet June 9 in LibertyvilleMay 21, 2026 5:50 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 9 at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville.
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‘I try not to cry’: Mount Prospect man among buglers in nationwide Memorial Day ceremonyMay 21, 2026 5:42 pm - Each Memorial Day, Taps for Veterans hosts an annual remembrance for fallen service members called Taps Across America. It is a time when musicians play “Taps” at 3 p.m. wherever they happen to be on Memorial Day. Since 2020, 83-year-old Mount Prospect resident Ron Vlcek has raised a bugle to his lips and sounded the mournful notes.
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Strawberry Fest Returns to Historic Long Grove June 26-28May 21, 2026 5:08 pm - From June 26-28, Historic Downtown Long Grove will once again transform into a lively celebration of music, food, family fun, and strawberry-filled indulgence as the village hosts its legendary Strawberry Fest.
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How suburban lawmakers’ bill aims to ease reporting for sex abuse survivorsMay 21, 2026 4:55 pm - A group of suburban lawmakers pushed legislation through the Illinois General Assembly this week aimed at making reporting sex crimes to police easier and more comfortable for survivors.
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CLC speech and debate team wins first national gold medalMay 21, 2026 4:53 pm - The speech and debate team at College of Lake County finished one of its most successful seasons with its first national gold medalist in debate. This came after its strongest showing ever at the state tournament, with eight students qualifying for the national tournament.
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Des Plaines man jailed after car chase in DuPage countyMay 21, 2026 4:48 pm - A Des Plaines man is being detained pretrial after being chased by police in Oak Brook in connection with an investigation into a burglary in Wheeling.
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After five years in Elgin, Tatsu Ramen House adds second location in Crystal LakeMay 21, 2026 4:46 pm - Five years after opening his first restaurant in Elgin, a chef who immigrated to the suburbs from Mongolia will open another Tatsu Ramen House location, this time in Crystal Lake.
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Expansion could save Siemens for Buffalo GroveMay 21, 2026 4:40 pm - A global tech giant is on its way to solidifying its commitment to Buffalo Grove. Siemens has been a longtime presence at the Covington Corporate Center. Now the company plans to add a 76,500-square-foot warehouse and distribution center to the company's existing office building at 1000 Deerfield Parkway.
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$175M cancer, neuroscience care facility proposed at Arlington Heights hospitalMay 21, 2026 4:24 pm - A $175 million expansion for cancer and neuroscience care has been proposed for Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.